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Crime rate in Pelican Waters, QLD, Australia, 4551

Suburb in Sunshine Coast

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population

    7,393

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size

    8.34 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes

    126

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people

    17.04

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes

    11

    Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)

  • Property Crimes

    69

    Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people

    1.49

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people

    9.33

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes

    53.58%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes

    45.71%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Pelican Waters there were 24 cases of Theft.

    24

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Pelican Waters there were 22 cases of Property damage.

    22

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Pelican Waters there were 18 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    18

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Pelican Waters there were 11 cases of Assault and related offences.

    11

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Pelican Waters there were 11 cases of Transport regulation offences.

    11

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Pelican Waters there were 9 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    9

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Pelican Waters there were 7 cases of Deception.

    7

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Pelican Waters there were 7 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    7

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Pelican Waters there were 6 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    6

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Pelican Waters there were 6 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    6

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2023 in Pelican Waters there were 5 cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    5

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Pelican Waters

    1 in 672

    In 2023 in Pelican Waters your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 672

  • QLD

    1 in 131

    In 2023 in QLD your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 131

  • Australia

    1 in 95

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 95

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Pelican Waters

    1 in 107

    In 2023 in Pelican Waters your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 107

  • QLD

    1 in 22

    In 2023 in QLD your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 22

  • Australia

    1 in 28

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 28


Frequently Asked Questions

How does Pelican Waters rank in crime?

Pelican Waters suburb is ranked 10/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Pelican Waters a safe suburb?

Pelican Waters suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Pelican Waters?

The top crime types in Pelican Waters are Theft, Property damage, Burglary/Break and enter.

What is the most reported crime in Pelican Waters?

24 Theft cases were reported in Pelican Waters in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Pelican Waters?

Crime in Pelican Waters has decreased by 49.19% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Pelican Waters in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Pelican Waters in 2023.

The data is based on annual 2023 data from state police departments and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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